About the Squatter Pigeon
The squatter pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to northeastern Australia. According to Australia's then Department of the Environment and Energy, the nominate subspecies, southern squatter pigeon is listed as vulnerable. It lives in arid and semi-arid areas, including grasslands and dry sclerophyll forests, and nest in shallow depressions in the ground. About 95% of the diet of these birds consists of seeds, as they are known for foraging on the ground.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Columbiformes |
| Family | Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae) |
| Species | Geophaps scripta |
| Species Codes | squpig1, SQPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Squatter Pigeon belong to?
The Squatter Pigeon (Geophaps scripta) belongs to the Pigeons and Doves family (Columbidae), in the order Columbiformes.
How can I identify the Squatter Pigeon?
The squatter pigeon is a species of bird in the family Columbidae. It is endemic to northeastern Australia. According to Australia's then Department of the Environment and Energy, the nominate subspecies, southern squatter pigeon is listed as vulnerable. It lives in arid and semi-arid areas, includi...
Where can I report a Squatter Pigeon sighting?
You can log sightings of Squatter Pigeon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code squpig1, or on iNaturalist.
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